The Next Step explores the journey of a dancer from initial desire to professional success. By detailing the necessary steps to creating a dancer, as well as the various options and alternatives, it shines a light down a path which is often unfamiliar. Whether you are just starting out with an interest in dance or are a trained dancer, The Next Step will put you on your way to your next stage and career success.

“Clear, concise and well constructed…reflects the experiences of thousands of parents, teachers and dancers. An important addition to your resource library.”

Peff Modelski, RDE GCFP SSST

The next step to performing excellence, Maximizing Your Results is designed for dancers who want to achieve peak levels of performance by learning how to work at their ultimate potential. It is designed to incorporate the physical, mental, and emotional components of dance training and teach the dancer how to work smarter instead of harder. By dispelling the myths surrounding dance, helping the dancers to reach their full potential in class and performances, and providing information which will increase the longevity of their career, the following pages will start the dancer on a new path to higher levels of achievement and discovery. The end result . . . achieving performing goals and dreams.

So…you were wondering if your child could possibly be the next Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gregory Hines, Al Pacino, Kathryn Hepburn, perhaps Celine Dion. What an incredible thought. All masters of their craft. Who, what, when, where, and how were they inspired to achieve such greatness? How can I tell if my child has enough talent? What does an individual need to possess that leads them to performance art greatness? For the parent or educator of aspiring students, Embracing the Dream provides information, insight and encouragement that will assist in the student’s development, from training through career inception.

“A lot of terrific insight into the basic anatomy of the body and how it relates to dancing. What a great resource for both developing and experienced dancers.”

David G. Lifka, D.C.